Congressional candidate Elise Stefanik adds to her campaign team

Elise M. Stefanik, a Willsboro businesswoman who is hoping to be the Republican nominee in the race for New Yorks 21st Congressional District, announced over the weekend that she has added to what she described as her growing campaign team.

Anthony Pileggi, a Herkimer County native, has been appointed Ms. Stefaniks director of operations.

Mr. Pileggi worked on the 2012 re-election campaign of U.S. Rep. Richard L. Hanna, R-Utica, and ran daily operations at Mr. Hannas Binghamton district office.

Saratoga County resident Christina Sofia-Comer, president of CSC Capital LLC, has been named state fundraiser for Ms. Stefaniks campaign.

According to a news release, CSC Capital has raised tens of millions of dollars for Republican candidates and causes over the last 15 years.

Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, announced two weeks ago he would not seek re-election, citing a desire to spend more time with family.

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